Streamlight has introduced two new mounts for their Sidewinder light series. Above is the Hook and Loop Plate and below is the Contour ARC Rail Mount.
Currently available in Coyote with Black coming later.
Available now.
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MDM 23 – Streamlight Introduces Two New Sidewinder Mounts
Wednesday, June 28th, 2023Navy Fields New Protective Headgear for Marine Corps Aviation Maintainers
Monday, June 26th, 2023Three things about this new helmet for maintainers which replaces the classic Cranial.
1. It’s built by Team Wendy and based on the Exfil bump helmet.
2. This is one of the rare occasions where Marines get something first.
3. They are coming in custom colors for each of the aviation specialties, for example Red for Aviation Ordnance.
The Naval Aircrew Systems Program Office is fielding new headgear, the Head Gear Unit Number 98/Personal Use (HGU-98/P), that improves both head and hearing protection for fleet Marine Corps aviation maintainers.
The program office incorporated the latest advancements and information gained from market research, lab testing and fleet assessments to select the new Marine Corps maintenance cranial, the Team Wendy Exfil Light Tactical Polymer helmet, which is a Commercial-off-the-Shelf solution.
“The HGU-98/P provides improved impact protection and increased hearing protection, which are long overdue improvements that our maintainers deserve,” said Capt. Carey Castelein, program manager.
Since the inception of protective headgear in the 1950s, a major challenge has been to design helmets that offer the required impact and hearing protection while providing a system that provides a comfortable fit. Because flight lines and flight decks are notoriously loud, a safe and comfortable helmet is mission critical.
The new cranial comes in two sizes and an alternate H-shaped back retention system to accommodate a hair bun. The HGU-98/P also features two different styles of hearing protection, both rail mounted to the helmet, with either X4 ear cups for a slimmer fit or X5 with larger ear cups but with better sound attenuation.
“Through research, test and fleet assessments, our team was able to determine the best possible solution for improved head and hearing protection, taking into account cost, performance and user feedback,” said Jennifer Bartnick, program office team lead.
Squadrons that began receiving the HGU-98/P flight deck helmet system in October 2022 have given favorable feedback. Fielding to Marine Corps aviation units will continue through the end of the year, and the cranial with additional capability will begin delivery next year.
From the Naval Aircrew Systems Program Office
MTEK STRIKE Ballistic
Monday, June 12th, 2023
Weighing a mere 2.0 lbs, the STRIKE Ballistic is MTEK’s lightest helmet to date. Devoid of traditional rain systems, the new Monorail features a single MLOK slot for attachment of AMP arms, incorporating hearing and ballistic protection into a single piece of equipment. The standard chinstrap bolt pattern allows the installation of all common retention systems.
Specifications:
STRIKE Ballistic NIJ IIIA tactical helmet. Complete system weight 2.0 lbs.
Ballistic Shell Specifications:
* IIIA Ballistic Performance (NIJ 0106.01-0108.01)
* Lightweight Shell (1.1 lbs / 0.5 kg)
* Non-darted ballistic material (no internal seams or weak points)
* Undercut geometry contours to the natural shape of the head
* High side clearance for communications headsets
* Available in Coyote, Black, Green.
www.mtekusa.com/strike-ballistic/strikeballistic
ADS Federal Range Day 23 – Steiner Helmet Mounted Beacon
Friday, June 9th, 2023
This is the Steiner Optics Helmet Mounted Beacon. It’s lightweight (114.5 g or 4.0 oz) and detectable by U.S. and NATO sensors.
It relies on a single CR123A offering:
WHITE LIGHT >4 HOURS
SWIR >4 HOURS
NIR >4 HOURS
WAVELENGTH
NIR (880 nm)
SWIR (1550 nm)
OUTPUT POWER
White Light 400 lumens
NIR 600 mW
SWIR 400 mW
DETECTABLE RANGE
10+ km (6+ miles)
Units and agencies can procure products seen at ADS Federal Range Day by contacting ADS, Inc.
CANSEC 23 – New Canadian Armed Forces Ballistic Helmet from Galvion
Wednesday, June 7th, 2023If you subscribe to our newsletter, you’ve already seen the new Canadian military’s new ballistic helmet, the Batlskin Caiman from Galvion.
The new helmet is part of the Dismounted Infantry Capability Enhancement (DICE) program. Although it was initially to be fielded with two different helmet covers, DND wanted the initial showing of the helmet at CANSEC to showcase their new CADPAT Multi-Terrain pattern shown here.
UNITY Tactical Launches SUMMIT Three-Hole Shroud
Tuesday, June 6th, 2023BROUSSARD, LA. (June 6, 2023) – UNITY™ Tactical, a designer of components that integrate tactical systems and optimize the human factor, announced today the launch of SUMMIT™, a three-hole shroud for tactical helmets.
With an over-molded unibody construction, the SUMMIT™ shroud is durable in even the most austere environments, featuring a high-impact polymer shroud and a fixed over-molded stainless steel insert.
“NVG mounting solutions interface directly with the stainless steel insert, ensuring a solid lockup that resists wear over time. And there is zero movement with all three axes,” said Mike Roth, VP of business development for UNITY Tactical. “Its unibody construction makes it the lightest and strongest three-hole shroud solution available. Coupled with a lifetime warranty, it’s a smart investment you can rely on in the field.”
Yielding a more than 25% weight reduction from currently fielded NVG shrouds, the SUMMIT™ shroud provides a superior strength-to-weight ratio. It secures night vision electro-optics, lights, cameras and other accessories with a proven fit that is sturdy and reliable.
“We focus on designing components that integrate tactical systems, and a helmet is a platform on which the end user needs many different systems to run effectively together,” said Trent Zimmer, founder and president of UNITY Tactical. “We aimed to design a shroud that works seamlessly with NODs and other accessories, while also removing all the unnecessary weight. The SUMMIT shroud is a great addition to our suite of existing helmet accessory solutions.”
SUMMIT™ offers users a lifetime warranty and is available for retrofit of ArmorSource™, Avon Protection™ Ceradyne, Busch PROtective®, Galvion™, MTEK™, Ops-Core® and many other global helmet brands utilizing the standard three-hole pattern.
It is available in five FED-STD colors, including black, cam green, coyote brown, desert tan and foliage green. Custom colors available with a minimum order quantity. SUMMIT™ retails for $89 and is available for immediate delivery in individual or large quantities now through authorized UNITY dealers and on UNITYtactical.com.
Savior – H.P.C Rack Tabletop Gear Stand
Monday, May 29th, 2023
Savior’s new H.P.C. Rack will hold your Helmet and Plate Carrier right on a desk or tabletop.
It stands 29.5″ high and is offered in RAL 8000 Tan, Olive Drab Green, SW Gray, or Obsidian Black powder coat finished steel frame.
www.saviorequipment.com/products/hpc-rack
New Rotary Wing Advanced Tactical Helmet for Nightstalkers
Tuesday, May 23rd, 2023
The Nightstalkers of the famed 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) have adopted a new lightweight flight helmet called the Rotary Wing Advanced Tactical Helmet or RATH (pronounced Wrath).
Recently on display at the AAAA Summit in Nashville, the new helmet will replace HGU-56/P Rotary Wing Aircrew Ballistic Helmet (ABH) Systems which have been in service for decades. In fact, the 160th was one of the first adopters of the HGU-56/P in the 1990s.
The quest for a lightweight flight helmet which would reduce aircrew neck strain began five years ago and has taken the combined efforts of the US Army Aeromedical Research Lab, Air Force Research Lab, SOFWERX, USSOCOM and the 160th. The effort has culminated with this fielding.
Features:
• Meets / exceeds all US Army FNS / PD 96-18 Safety Requirements & Specifications
• 6 unique helmet shell sizes – does not put extra liner padding in larger sizes to create smaller sizes
• 24% average weight reduction across all sizes when compared to legacy HGU-56P helmet
• 9% increase in side-to-side field of view when compared to legacy HGU-56P helmet
• Optional ballistic applique to provide protection from small arms fire & fragments
• Ventilated carbon fiber shell with “penetration proof” Dyneema™ ballistic liner
• Koroyd™ damage control honeycomb liner with up to 18% more compression than EPS foam
• Lightweight adjustable dial suspension and retention liner assembly
• Hot swap ballistic visor can be changed in less than 30 seconds without tools
• Clear & tinted ballistic Class 1 visor
• Side mounting rails for lights & accessories
• Easy snap / release chinstrap buckle
• Quick-release ANVIS NVG shroud
• Headset can be worn independently from helmet
• Hearing pass-thru with dynamic sound suppression and volume control
• UmeCobra™ boom microphone offers an average of 10 dB improvement of legacy M-87 mic
• Gel earseals and adjustable nape pad for custom sizing and compression adjustment
